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Joseph Badal Reading Order

5 series · 22 books

Mystery & Thriller

Joseph Badal is an American thriller writer who brings a financier's expertise and military background to his suspense narratives. Over two decades, he has built a prolific catalog of 22 novels spanning multiple series including the Bob Danforth mysteries, the Curtis Chronicles, and the Lassiter and Martinez investigations, alongside standalone works that showcase his versatility within the genre. His stories combine intricate plotting with authentic detail drawn from his experiences in both business and service as an Army officer.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2020)

Start with Uncommon Assassins and read in order.

Start this series with Uncommon Assassins

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1
Uncommon Assassins
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Someone Wicked
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bob Danforth Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2004–2021)

Start with Terror Cell, the first of 7 books in the Bob Danforth series.

Start this series with Terror Cell

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1
Cover of Terror Cell
2
Cover of Evil Deeds
3
Cover of The Nostradamus Secret
The Nostradamus Secret
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Lone Wolf Agenda
The Lone Wolf Agenda
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Death Ship
6
Cover of Sins of the Fathers
Sins of the Fathers
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Carnevale Conspiracy
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Curtis Chronicles Series

Ongoing

4 books (2016–2025)

Start with The Motive, the first of 4 books in the Curtis Chronicles series.

Start this series with The Motive

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1
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2
Cover of Obsessed
3
Cover of Justice
4

Lassiter and Martinez Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2015–2022)

Start with Borderline, the first of 4 books in the Lassiter and Martinez series.

Start this series with Borderline

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2
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3
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Natural Causes
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Everything to Lose
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2020)

Start with The Pythagorean Solution, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Pythagorean Solution

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1
The Pythagorean Solution
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Shell Game
3
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Ultimate Betrayal
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Joseph Badal written?
Joseph Badal has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Joseph Badal series?
Here are the first books in Joseph Badal's series: Anthologies: Uncommon Assassins; Bob Danforth: Terror Cell; Curtis Chronicles: The Motive; Lassiter and Martinez: Borderline.
What order should I read Joseph Badal's books?
We recommend reading Joseph Badal's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Joseph Badal still writing new books?
Yes, Joseph Badal has 1 ongoing series: Curtis Chronicles.

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